Small Business Entrepreneurship Program Certificate is a Program Certificate program offered by Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND.
Program Overview
Degrees Offered: Program Certificate Program Begins: Fall, Spring, Summer Delivery Method: Online, On Campus Phone: 701-224-5486 Email: bsc.has@bismarckstate.edu Prior to 2026-2027, this program was listed in the catalog as "Management Entrepreneurship". The degree awarded was "Entrepreneurship". The Small Business Entrepreneurship Program Certificate is designed as a stand-alone certificate for those interested in gaining or enhancing basic skills needed in running their own business or may be earned as they work on earning the Entrepreneurship or Integrated Studies Associate in Applied Science degrees. Students with a high school background in economics, accounting, communications, and marketing are well prepared. Many students are successful without having taken this concentration of classes. Students who complete the required coursework will earn a Small Business Entrepreneurship Program Certificate. Credits from the Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate may stack into the following Associate in Applied Science degree: The Management or Entrepreneurship Associate in Applied Science degrees may stack into the following Bachelor of Applied Science degree: The goal of this curriculum is to provide an experience that creates insight into establishment of private businesses. It also gives students the skill to manage an existing business. Upon graduation, Entrepreneurship students will be able to:
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Tuition and Fees
The catalog publishes no credit total for this award.
Bismarck State charges tuition by the SUBJECT of each course rather than by program, so a single price for the award would be misleading. The college's published 2026-2027 resident rates per credit are:
- General 100/200-level subjects (ENGL, MATH, BADM, CIS and similar) — $195.09
- Technical 100/200-level subjects (WELD, AUTO, HVAC, ELEC, CARP and similar) — $239.43
- Nursing (NURS) — $279.84
- Any 300/400-level course in a Bachelor of Applied Science — $251.68
Uncapped mandatory fees add $57.12 per credit plus a $7.15 technology fee. Connect ND and NDSA fees are capped at 12 credits a term. Because most awards mix general and technical subjects, the total depends on the specific courses taken.
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School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide